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00:12:24

Politics with Natalia Albert

Nights ·

2026/07/16

It's time for our weekly politics catch-up with political scientist, writer, and former deputy leader of The Opportunities Party, or TOP as it was known then, Natalia Albert. Tonight: How much impact will Paul Henry have on Act's electoral fortunes, the politics behind NZ First's attempt to limit voting to citizens and why Labour is still missing in action.

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00:09:16

The History Behind Aotearoa’s Smallest Symbols

Nights ·

2026/07/16

They might be small, but they can tell some pretty big stories. A new exhibition at Te Papa, Iti te Kupu, Nui te Korero Tiny Statements: The Power of Badges, brings together more than 200 badges from its collection. Together, they tell the story of identity, belonging, pride, protest and resistance in Aotearoa. Te Papa's Curator of New Zealand Histories and Cultures, Stephanie Gibson, says these humble little objects are portals into our social history.

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00:10:41

Can Opportunity's 'Rebrand' Lead to Electoral Success?

Nights ·

2026/07/16

The Opportunity party has changed its name, its branding and its messaging under leader Qiulae Wong. The reset appears to be gaining traction, with the latest polls putting the party within striking distance of Parliament, and at least one showing them above the crucial 5% threshold. But as they say, the only poll that matters is the one on election day. So can this new look and renewed energy translate into seats and a place at the table when the next government is formed? Based on 30 years of

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00:10:39

European correspondent Christian Smith

Nights ·

2026/07/15

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

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00:11:44

Singer-songwriter Agnes Obel

Nights ·

2026/07/15

Renowned for her elegant, elastic voice, Berlin-based, Danish-born singer, songwriter, producer and classically trained pianist Agnes Obel is making her long-awaited return to New Zealand this September. It's her first time back since her sold-out 2022 tour. Over the past decade, Agnes has built a reputation for creating hauntingly beautiful music that blends classical influences, intimate songwriting and a unique sonic atmosphere. She returned to the stage last year and is now bringing her

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00:08:19

WORD Christchurch Festival

Nights ·

2026/07/15

WORD Christchurch Festival have just announced their exciting programme for 2026. Running from the 1st - 6th of September, the line up features bold ideas, memorable evenings, compelling stories, performances ... and some famous faces. So here to tell us more is Executive Director of the festival, Steph Walker.

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00:11:18

Bird flu is in New Zealand, here’s what to look out for

Nights ·

2026/07/15

This afternoon it was confirmed that bird flu has been detected on our shores. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said a brown skua had tested positive after it was found on Petone Beach in Wellington. It comes after more than a dozen cases of the virus were detected in Australia. So just how big is this risk and what should be looking out for? Natalie Forsdick is the President Birds New Zealand and she joins me now.

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00:18:27

Josh Frizzell on making a film about his father

Nights ·

2026/07/14

Josh Frizzell is a renowned kiwi filmmaker and director - the brains behind some of our iconic small screen moments. And yes, you may recognize his last name - he hails from a family of well-known artists. He's recently turned his hand to producing a short documentary, The Weight of the World, about his father, artist Dick Frizzell. The film is part of this year's Doc Edge festival, which was in Auckland earlier this week, and is now in Wellington. Josh joins Susana live in our Auckland studio

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00:10:53

Shower Thoughts: Is it better to pick your own Lotto...

Nights ·

2026/07/14

Have you ever been standing in the shower when suddenly the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought? That's a Shower Thought, and RNZ's Nights is aiming to answer those unshakeable questions lurking at the back of your mind. Tonight's question: Can picking your own Lotto numbers improve your odds? Someone who's been researching this topic is Peter Alexander Whigham, Professor in Computing at the University of Otago. Read more on The Conversation here and view

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00:10:24

What’s happening around the globe with Anna Fifield

Nights ·

2026/07/14

We're starting a new regular segment here on Nights looking at foreign policy, global power shifts, and New Zealand's place in the world. Joining us fortnightly to unpack what's happening around the globe is Anna Fifield . . . experienced journalist, foreign affairs commentator, author and the writer behind the Substack Between Giants. Tonight she's looking at what our biggest company can learn from Germany's dealings with China.

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00:15:50

Comedy-dance-theatre Sharp Teeth

Nights ·

2026/07/14

Scientists have studied it, poets have romanticised it, and musicians have written millions of songs about it, but nobody has ever fully explained why humans continue to fall in love. But comedy dance troupe Dynamotion's new theatre show Sharp Teeth explores that mystery through movement, comedy and storytelling. It's the latest collaboration between Lara Fischel-Chisholm and Tom Sainsbury and it starts next week at Q Theatre in Tamaki Makaurau. Lara joined Susana earlier for a chat.

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00:08:34

Are we approaching council mergers the right way?

Nights ·

2026/07/14

Earlier this year the government unveiled a plan to shake up local government by merging many of New Zealand's 78 councils into fewer, larger ones. The preferred option is to have one council, known as a unitary authority, running each region. Exactly which councils will be merged, and the boundaries they'll cover, is still to be decided. Not everyone agrees the government is thinking about this change in the right way, including Dr Kirdan Lees an economist at Sense Partners. He says there are

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00:08:22

The Life-Changing Impact of Organ Donation

Nights ·

2026/07/13

Organ Donation New Zealand have released their review for 2025, revealing the figures behind almost 300 lifesaving and life-changing organ and tissue donations. 60 people, with family support, donated organs following their death ... and a further 57 donated tissue. The report also recognizes the incredibly generosity and deeply personal nature of each donation, and that it often occurs during the most difficult of circumstances. Someone who knows all too well just how life-changing organ

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00:10:03

Sports with Ben Strang

Nights ·

2026/07/13

Well, it was a sports bonanza over the weekend. Here to run us through some of the most interesting, important and downright wild storylines is Nights own sports correspondent - Ben Strang.

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00:08:38

Small Histories with Emma Kay

Nights ·

2026/07/13

Every Monday night around this time we take a moment to look back with our resident historian, Emma Kay. Emma runs Small Histories of New Zealand, where she digs up curious stories, funny articles, and lost treasures from our past and shares them on social media. This week Emma is talking about the history of Matariki.

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00:07:49

Neil the Seal!

Nights ·

2026/07/13

After months of flattening fence posts, blocking roads and footpaths, and attracting thousands of fans, Tasmania's biggest, quite literally biggest, celebrity has finally slipped back into the Southern Ocean. Neil the elephant seal became an unlikely global superstar simply by turning up in the suburbs of Hobart and carrying on with life as if the humans around him didn't exist Sleeping, moulting and refusing to budge, every nap, groan and awkward waddle became another viral moment watched by

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00:08:31

The new app to get you sewing

Nights ·

2026/07/13

If you have a pile of clothes with missing buttons or holes that you're not quite sure how to fix, our next guest may have the solution for you. Kirsty O'Hara, founder of Againery, has created a new app that teaches sewing skills. It's all about making our wardrobe more sustainable and getting mending trending. Kirsty joins Susana for a chat.

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00:12:49

Remembering Sir Sam Neill

Nights ·

2026/07/13

We start tonight with the sad news that legendary kiwi actor, Sam Neill, has passed away aged 78. At The Movies and Matinee Idle's Simon Morris joins Susana to reflect on his life and work.

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00:10:27

Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

Nights ·

2026/07/09

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to review Primavera (directed by Damiano Michieletto), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Daredevil: Born Again and The Day Shall Come (directed by Chris Morris, 2019)

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00:11:10

Should Parents Really Feel Guilty About Screen Time

Nights ·

2026/07/09

Many parents will recognise this situation: a sick child, a long car trip, or as is the case over the past few days . . . constant rain during the school holidays. Added to all the other stresses of parenting, sometimes the easiest thing to do is switch on the TV - sometimes for hours. But should parents worry about those occasional "all-day screen" moments? Dr Jo Orlando is a digital well being researcher at Western Sydney University. She joins us to look at finding the right balance in a

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